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Omelette Rice

蛋包饭dàn bāo fàn

Time
25 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
695 kcal
Yield
1 serving

A tender egg omelette wraps tomato fried rice, offering a rich texture and a sweet & sour flavor that whets the appetite. This classic Japanese home-style dish is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and various vitamins, making it nutritionally balanced. Wrapping the omelette requires a bit of technique, but the overall difficulty is moderate, so beginners can give it a try. It takes about 25 minutes from preparation to completion.以嫩滑蛋皮包裹茄汁炒饭,口感丰富,酸甜开胃,是一道经典的日式家庭料理。富含蛋白质、碳水和多种维生素,营养均衡。包裹蛋皮需要一点技巧,但整体难度适中,新手也可尝试,从准备到完成约需 25 分钟。

Omelette Rice

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Omelette Rice — ingredients and steps overview

Method10 steps

  1. 1

    Prep the Ingredients

    食材预处理

    Cut the onion, carrot, and ham sausage or chicken breast into small cubes and set aside.

    将洋葱、胡萝卜、火腿肠或鸡胸肉切成小丁,备用。

    3 min

    • The more uniform the cubes, the better the texture of the fried rice.丁切得越匀称,炒饭口感越好
    Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    预热油锅

    Heat the wok, pour in 10ml of cooking oil, and wait 10 seconds to heat it up.

    热锅,锅中倒入 10ml 食用油,等待 10 秒加热。

    10 sec

    Step 2: Heat the Oil
  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    翻炒蔬菜

    Add the onion cubes and stir-fry for 1 minute. Once fragrant, add the carrot, corn kernels, and green peas, and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes.

    先放入洋葱丁翻炒 1 分钟,出香味后加入胡萝卜、玉米粒、青豆继续翻炒 2 分钟。

    3 min

    • Fry the onion until translucent for the most intense aroma.洋葱炒至透明香味最浓
    Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
  4. 4

    Cook the Meat

    炒制肉类

    Add the ham sausage or chicken breast cubes and stir-fry until they change color.

    加入火腿肠或鸡胸肉丁,炒至变色。

    1 min

    Step 4: Cook the Meat
  5. 5

    Mix the Fried Rice

    混合炒饭

    Add the rice and stir to break it apart. Add 20ml of ketchup, stir-fry until evenly mixed, then remove and set aside.

    加入米饭炒散后,加入番茄酱 20ml,翻炒均匀,盛出备用。

    2 min

    • For overnight rice, press it apart with a spatula first.隔夜饭要先用铲子压散
    Step 5: Mix the Fried Rice
  6. 6

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    准备蛋液

    Beat the eggs, add 10ml of milk, and stir until well combined.

    鸡蛋打散,加入 10ml 牛奶搅匀。

    1 min

    • Milk makes the omelette softer and smoother.牛奶可以让蛋皮口感更嫩滑
    Step 6: Prepare the Egg Mixture
  7. 7

    Make the Omelette

    摊蛋皮

    Add 5ml of cooking oil to the wok, pour in the egg mixture, and gently shake the wok to spread the egg evenly across the surface.

    锅中放入 5ml 食用油,倒入蛋液,轻晃锅底让蛋液均匀铺满锅面。

    30 sec

    • Make sure the oil covers the bottom of the wok to prevent sticking.确保油铺满锅底以防粘连
    Step 7: Make the Omelette
  8. 8

    Add the Fried Rice

    填入炒饭

    Heat over low heat. When the egg mixture is half-cooked on the surface, place the fried rice in the center of the omelette.

    用小火加热,待蛋液表面半熟状态时,将炒饭放入蛋液中央。

    1 min

    • It must be half-cooked to wrap properly.必须是半熟状态才好包裹
    Step 8: Add the Fried Rice
  9. 9

    Wrap and Shape

    包裹定型

    Use a spatula to fold the omelette over the rice, forming an oval shape.

    用铲子将蛋皮折叠包住米饭,形成椭圆形状。

    1 min

    • Keep the heat low to avoid burning the bottom.火力需小,避免底部焦糊
    Step 9: Wrap and Shape
  10. 10

    Plate and Garnish

    装盘装饰

    Gently slide it onto a plate using a spatula, tidy up the shape, and you can squeeze a little ketchup on top as a garnish.

    用锅铲轻轻推至盘中,整理外形,可在表面挤上少量番茄酱装饰。

    30 sec

    • You can use kitchen paper to help shape the omelette rice.可以用厨房纸巾隔着帮蛋包饭塑形
    Step 10: Plate and Garnish

Extra tips

  • Using overnight rice for fried rice prevents sticking and improves the texture.炒饭用隔夜饭不易粘锅,口感更好。
  • Adding milk when beating the eggs makes the omelette softer and smoother.打蛋时加入牛奶可以让蛋皮更加嫩滑。
  • Keep the heat low when handling the omelette to avoid burning the bottom.操作蛋皮时火力需小,避免底部焦糊。
  • If you're not good at wrapping, you can simply spread the fried rice on a plate and cover it with the omelette.如果不擅长包裹造型,也可以直接将炒饭铺盘后盖上蛋皮。

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